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Chinese Father Stages Crash To Kill Son For Insurance Payout

A father in Fujian, China, staged a deadly car crash with help from his cousin to kill his seven-year-old son and collect insurance money, later pretending the accident was real.

Published on: 15.11.2025 11:54
Microsoft, Facing Conservative Pressure, Disavows Religion Bias

Microsoft Corp. signed an agreement to put to rest accusations that it used a litmus test to deny software discounts to conservative faith-based groups.

Published on: 15.11.2025 09:49
Who Is Lina Khan, Named By Zohran Mamdani As Co-Chair Of His Transition Team

Lina Khan, known for her tough antitrust stance and clashes with Big Tech, has been appointed co-chair of Zohran Mamdanis transition team.

Published on: 15.11.2025 09:44
Zohran Mamdani Calls For Starbucks Boycott Amid Nationwide Strike

New York City-elect mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for a boycott of Starbucks after more than a thousand labourers went on strike across the country.

Published on: 15.11.2025 09:41
French Embassy's Witty Response To Trump With Louvre Detective Pic Viral: 'Come One, We've Got...'

As a video of Donald Trump's comment went viral, the French Embassy in the US responded with a pic featuring the now-viral 'Fedora Man'.

Published on: 15.11.2025 09:36
US Army Veteran, 28, Dies After Half-Marathon; Had Planned Secret Wedding Days Earlier

A 28-year-old Army veteran died moments after finishing a half-marathon in San Diego, just days after telling his mother he planned to secretly marry his girlfriend.

Published on: 15.11.2025 09:29
Husband Of China's First Frozen Woman Finds New Love, Faces Backlash For Moving On

A Chinese man who cryogenically preserved his terminally ill wife has caused public debate after entering a new relationship, raising ethical questions about love, loyalty, and science.

Published on: 15.11.2025 08:28
US Firm Claims It Foiled Large-Scale AI Cyberattack By Chinese Hackers

Anthropic, the maker of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Claude, said it has thwarted what can be described as "the first documented case of a large-scale AI cyberattack executed without substantial human intervention."

Published on: 15.11.2025 08:20
India's Veiled Dig Over Pak Heading UN Panel On Sanctions Against Taliban

India has criticised Pakistan heading the Security Council's committee on sanctions against the Taliban and co-chairing the counter-terrorism panel, citing conflicts of interest.

Published on: 15.11.2025 07:59
UK To Overhaul Asylum System, Allow Refugees To Stay For Limited Time

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will on Monday unveil sweeping changes to the UK asylum system, including Danish-style proposals to limit the time refugees can stay in the country, according to sources with knowledge of the plans.

Published on: 15.11.2025 07:53
"All She Does Is Complain, Complain": Trump Withdraws Support For Key Ally

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was pulling his endorsement for key ally Marjorie Taylor Greene after a string of disagreements, calling the hard-right lawmaker a "ranting lunatic."

Published on: 15.11.2025 07:45
How Zohran Mamdani Aide Lina Khan Wants To Amplify His Power With Little-Used Laws

Lina Khan was named by Zohran Mamdani as co-chair of his transition team last week.

Published on: 15.11.2025 06:17
Indian Sikh Woman Missing In Pakistan Converted To Islam, Married A Local

An Indian Sikh woman has allegedly converted to Islam and married a man in Pakistan, showed a document, days after she went missing from the group of pilgrims that had visited the neighbouring nation to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev's Praksh Parv.

Published on: 15.11.2025 04:46
Russia Plans To Make 120,000 'Cheap And Devastating' Glide Bombs: Ukraine

Russia plans to manufacture up to 120,000 of its cheap and devastating glide bombs this year, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official said, including 500 of a new, longer-range version which can reach more towns and cities.

Published on: 15.11.2025 03:59
H-1B Visa Fee Of $100,000 Crucial 'To Stop System Abuse': White House

The White House defended the Trump administration's H-1B visa policy, telling IANS that the $100,000 application fee is a "significant first step to stop abuses of the system."

Published on: 15.11.2025 02:49
'Efficient Way To Hurt US': Immigration Expert On Bill To Ban H-1B Visas

A leading immigration expert in Washington has termed Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's proposed bill to end H-1B visas as "one of the most efficient ways to hurt Americans," and would lead to more "preventable deaths."

Published on: 15.11.2025 02:41
On Trump's Request, Epstein's Possible Links With Democrats To Be Probed

The US Justice Department said on Friday it will fulfill President Donald Trump's request to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to former Democratic President Bill Clinton and JPMorgan.

Published on: 15.11.2025 02:28
Trump Likely To Sell F-35 Fighter Jets To Saudi Arabia: Report

US President Donald Trump is expected to reach a deal with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman allowing Riyadh to acquire F-35 stealth fighter jets, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a White House official.

Published on: 15.11.2025 01:22
Researchers Call Musk's Grokipedia "Problematic", Raise Reliability Doubts

Elon Musk's Grokipedia carries thousands of citations to "questionable" and "problematic" sources, US researchers said Friday, raising doubts about the reliability of the AI-powered encyclopedia as an information tool.

Published on: 15.11.2025 01:10
Trump Lifts Tariffs On Beef, Coffee, Tropical Fruits

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It's part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high.

Published on: 14.11.2025 22:52

News from Arabic Countries

Upheaval at the BBC: Is it a crisis or a coup?

The BBC reels in the midst of one of its most serious crises - was it manufactured to push it to the brink?

Published on: 15.11.2025 13:06
Investigators probe group that arranged ‘trafficking’ flights out of Gaza

Concerns have been raised about a ‘humanitarian organisation’ that flew people from Gaza to South Africa.

Published on: 15.11.2025 13:00
Vatican returns 62 items taken from Indigenous communities in Canada

Pope Leo gifts the objects to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops after meeting their representatives.

Published on: 15.11.2025 12:51
Huge explosion rips through industrial area in Argentina

Video shows the moment of a massive explosion at an industrial park in Argentina.

Published on: 15.11.2025 12:36
IRGC says tanker seized near Iran’s waters based on judicial order

The latest vessel confiscation comes as regional tensions remain high, months after the June war with Israel and the US.

Published on: 15.11.2025 12:30
Could Chile be on the verge of a political shift in its 2025 election?

Chile's right wing is seeking to capitalise on concern over crime and immigration in its bid to replace Gabriel Boric.

Published on: 15.11.2025 12:26
PA warns against ‘agents of displacement’ in Gaza after South Africa flight

Palestinian authorities say shadowy companies and entities are working in line with Israel on human trafficking.

Published on: 15.11.2025 11:38
How China’s appetite for the ‘king of fruits’ is changing Southeast Asia

101 East investigates how China's craze for durian is driving profits and environmental disputes in Southeast Asia.

Published on: 15.11.2025 11:30
Why Russia’s liberal opposition is so anti-Palestinian

Many Russian dissidents claim to embrace liberal values while fully subscribing to a racist view of the world.

Published on: 15.11.2025 10:53
Nine killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir

An explosion at a police station in Indian-administered Kashmir has killed at least nine people and injured 32 others.

Published on: 15.11.2025 10:42
China issues travel warning for Japan over threats to intervene in Taiwan

China asks citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following diplomatic feud due to remarks by Tokyo's new premier.

Published on: 15.11.2025 10:13
LIVE: Israel closely coordinated Gaza families’ mystery transit to S Africa

US calls on UN Security Council to back its draft resolution aimed at bolstering Trump's Gaza peace plan.

Published on: 15.11.2025 08:17
Trump says will sue BBC for up to $5bn over edited video

US president signals legal war even as UK network apologises for 'error of judgement' in editing his January 6 speech.

Published on: 15.11.2025 08:02
UN extends peacekeeping mission in disputed Abyei region for another year

The Security Council says further extensions would hinge on real progress between Sudan and South Sudan.

Published on: 15.11.2025 07:19
Malian media authorities suspend two French broadcasters

Officials said the suspension related to broadcasts about an ongoing fuel blockade that has caused major shortages.

Published on: 15.11.2025 06:58
Colombia’s Petro inks $4.3bn deal for 17 fighter jets amid regional tension

President Gustavo Petro says purchase of warplanes is a 'deterrent weapon to achieve peace' amid 'messy' geopolitics.

Published on: 15.11.2025 06:27
US confirms four people killed in 20th strike on vessel in the Caribbean

Latest killings confirmed as US officials reportedly hold meetings to discuss possible military operations in Venezuela

Published on: 15.11.2025 04:53
Trump withdraws support for former MAGA champion Marjorie Taylor Greene

Congresswoman Greene claims Trump making an 'example' of her to scare Republicans before vote on Epstein files.

Published on: 15.11.2025 04:23
Jailed Tunisian opposition figure hospitalised amid hunger strike: Family

Jawhar Ben Mbarek's sister said his health had 'severely deteriorated' and a 'dangerous toxin' was detected in his body.

Published on: 15.11.2025 03:00
Man jailed for ‘smash and grab’ theft of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon print

The British street artist has created several versions of the iconic painting across London, as well as in Palestine.

Published on: 15.11.2025 02:40
Nine killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir

Explosives detonate during forensic investigation as part of probe into earlier blast in India's capital New Delhi.

Published on: 15.11.2025 01:54
Jannik Sinner defeats Ben Shelton at ATP Finals ahead of semifinals

Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi spot.

Published on: 15.11.2025 01:21
US bankruptcy court to approve deal with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family

The deal is expected to be one of the largest settlements against an opioid manufacturer, with funds for victims.

Published on: 15.11.2025 00:48
A woman’s search for a lost childhood in South Korea

'My identity, my immediate family, my extended family, everything was erased,' says adoptee Ju-rye Hwang.

Published on: 15.11.2025 00:26
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,360

Here are the key events from day 1,360 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 15.11.2025 00:12